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New Music From Ambrose Akinmusire, Jesse Daniel Edwards, And More

On an all-new episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin explore new jazz from Ambrose Akinmusire, the emotional impact of Jesse Daniel Edwards’ fourth album, quirky indie rock from Cheekface, and hypnotic desert rock from Yawning Balch. Plus, R.E.M.'s surprising cameo at the 40 Watt Club, new music documentaries on Luther Vandross and Sly Sylvester, and more.

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New Music From Ofir Ganon and Advance Base PLUS music we love from Phish and Ragnarök, and more.

On the 16th season premiere of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin reunite after the winter break to dive into an exciting lineup of new music. Tune in to hear them discuss guitarist Ofir Ganon’s latest album Same Air, Advance Base's 2024 album Horrible Occurrences, an essential track by jamband legends Phish, some mind-bending psychedelia from Sweden, and much more.

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Best Of 2024 - Side B

On the conclusion of our two-part year end extravaganza, it has all come down to this.

You have heard us discuss close to a 100 albums in 2024, and all of them are well worth your time, but in the end there is only room for 10 that we think are the best this year had to offer.

Thanks for listening. We’ll see ya next year.

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Best Of 2024 - Side A

On part one of our two-part year end extravaganza, we’re discussing some of our favorite new music from the Milwaukee and DC scenes, the state of the music industry, honorable mentions for our favorite albums of the year, and more.

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In Conversation: Skylar Gudasz

Skylar Gudasz continues her signature style of storytelling through song on her latest album, 'Country'. While songs like "Truck" and "Mothers Daughter" maintain a familiar feel for fans of her previous work, tracks like "Fire Country" and "Atoll" showcase Gudasz (once dubbed "the Joni Mitchell the South never had") delving into our relationship with the world around us and how we shape it.

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The Evolution of Phish

Most people know Phish for their marathon, mind-melting live performances, but on their 16th album ‘Evolve’, they are reminding listeners that there was a time, long ago, when the band made good-to-great, possibly even essential, albums.

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In Conversation: Gabriel Birnbaum

Discover the musical journey of Gabriel Birnbaum on Discologist. From free jazz and Ethiopian tunes with Debo Band to pop-leaning work with Wilder Maker, Gabriel's life is steeped in sound. Join Eduardo and Kevin as they discuss his latest project, Patron Saint of Tireless Losers — a collection of songs about well-intentioned losers with big hearts that drinks deeply from the sonic well of early aughts indie rock — and more!

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In Conversation: Rich Ruth

On ‘Water Still Flows’, veteran of the Nashville indie rock scene Mike Ruth has built upon the sounds of his critically acclaimed 2020 release “I Survived, It’s Over” to deliver a brash, beautiful, and spiritual explosion of sound unlike anything you've heard this year. Ruth discusses the new album, thoughts on making art with the tools available, and more on this edition of Discologist.

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New music from Lillian King, Alan Braufman, Willi Carlisle and more!

On this episode of Discologist, Eduardo and Kevin are spinning new-to-you tracks from Chicago singer/songwriter Lillian King, free jazz from revered saxophonist Alan Braufman, and modern folk by way of Arkansas from Willi Carlisle.

PLUS! DOJ is telling Live Nation and Ticketmaster that they just can’t be that into each other anymore, Apple Music drops the ultimate clickbait listicle, and more!

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In Conversation: Ladybird’s Pete McDermott

Over the past few years, Milwaukee’s Ladybird have been refining their sound on stages all over town and with the release of their debut album Amy Come On Home, it’s clear that all hard work has paid off. With roots firmly and unashamedly planted in the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, and a wit that echoes the work of John Prine, the four-piece outfit is just the shot in the arm that alt-country has been waiting for.

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